Electrical Engineering Technician III

Sigma Design Inc; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonus program

PTO and holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Voluntary benefits: vision, life, long

Job summary

Sigma Design is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician III for an in‑office role in Redmond, WA. You will execute complex prototype builds, perform advanced testing, and support engineering development efforts to advance product maturity and reliability.

You will mentor Technician I/II, own test setups and documentation, manage quality and timelines, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement design improvements while adhering to security policies.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical prototype environments.
• Fluent in test data acquisition, electrical characterization, and debug workflows.
• Strong written and verbal English language communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex prototype builds and test setups from minimal documentation
• Lead or support troubleshooting at the component/system level
• Conduct characterization testing and produce test reports
• Suggest design improvements and influence development activities
• Support mentoring of Technician I/II team members
• Manage quality, timeline, and delivery of assigned tasks
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Skills

Prototype builds

Testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma / GED

Associate degree preferred

IPC Certification preferred

Tools

Test instrumentation

DMM / oscilloscope

Job description

Electrical Engineering Technician III

Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Position Details:

• This position will be In-Office
• The hiring range for this role is typically between $36 and $44 per hour, with the full range extending to $53 per hour, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression

Primary Function:

The Electrical Engineering Technician IIIis responsible forexecuting complex prototype builds, conducting advanced testing, and supporting engineering development efforts. This role guides junior technicians and owns deliverables related to test setup, troubleshooting, and process documentation.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Perform complex prototype builds and test setups from minimal documentation
• Lead or support troubleshooting at the component/system level
• Conduct characterization testing andproducetest reports
• Suggest design improvements and influence development activities
• Support mentoring of Technician I/II team members
• Manage quality, timeline, and delivery of assigned tasks
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information securityoccurrences.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge,Skills, &Abilities)

• H.S. Diploma or GEDrequired; Associate degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in electrical prototype environments
• Deep understanding of schematics,componentfunction, and test strategy
• Fluent in test data acquisition, electrical characterization, and debug workflows
• Skilled in rework, modification, and detailed documentation
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
• Demonstratesleadership through initiative and mentoring
• IPC Certification strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence toSigma DesignCore Values
• Pass a post-offer background verification

Work Environment

Standard lab/production environment. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn.Occasionallymay berequiredto work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environmentsin order tofacilitatedesign testing and validation.Occasionallymay berequiredto travel asrequiredto other facilities,clients,or suppliers.Mustbe able to stand andworkas long as 12 hours in different positions.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Sigma Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer